Description
The updated "Classic Edition" range of wine coolers from Swisscave are not only beautifully styled but also virtually unrivalled at keeping your fine wines at the ideal temperature and humidity for either long term storage or service thanks to the dual zone, winter system and charcoal filter. Swisscave has amongst the best technology in the industry for maturing fine wine keeping the temperatures permanently held within a narrow range.
The WL455DF is a front venting wine cooler so perfect for use built in to kitchen carpentry or as freestanding unit anywhere around the home, cellar or garage. This large capacity, lockable wine fridge can accommodate 200 Bordeaux style bottles without shelves and 166 upon all fitted beech shelving.
The WL455DF is our most popular Swisscave Classic Edition dual zone allowing you to store or serve all wine types from first growth red Bordeaux, grand cru white Burgundies or the finest vintage Champagnes at the ideal temperature.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- 154 Bottle Capacity on 6 Beech wood shelves
- 80% Telescopic shelves - easy access to your wines
- Freestanding or Built-In installation
- Two Temperature Zones for red and white wine, 5-16°C & 9-20°C
- Triple Glazed, UV Protected door under lock and key
- Winter Function - suitable for colder rooms
- Display Shelf upgrades available
- Charcoal filter
- Lockable door
- Audible & Visible alarm to note any temperature fluctuations
- Freestanding or Built-In Use
- A+ Energy Rate pre March '21
- Free two year warranty included
- Free Swisscave corkscrew & gift box worth £25
- Dimensions - H: 1720mm, W: 595mm D: 725mm
- Annual running cost - £38.01 per annum
- Premium Two Man Delivery - 1-3 working days
- Premier Care Package - 5 year warranty extension
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Superb at protecting your wine collection, the front door is UV protected and the dual cooling zones offer a wide range of temperatures with the white/coolest section ranging between 5 - 16°C and the red/warmer section between 9 - 20°C. These temperature ranges cater for any wine you may wish to serve from Eiswein to Cru Beaujolais to the finest Claret.
This wide range of temperature options also means part of the fridge can be used for long term storage and the other for wine service (or both for either). This wine fridge also has a charcoal filter for longer term storage possibilities.
The ability to purchase this wine cooler both with and without handle allows multiple options for housing the unit as well as offering a beautiful symmetry to your kitchen/restaurant. At just 39 decibels the wine fridge is also quiet.
This wine fridge is ideal for any temperature room but especially useful if your wine fridge storage area can get cold at night or in winter as it has a winter heating function to ensure there are no fluctuations in the temperature your bottles are stored at day or night.
IS SWISSCAVE A GOOD BRAND?
Based in the town of Pfäffikon, around 30km south east of Zurich, Swisscave have been manufacturing premium wine fridges for over a decade and have a growing reputation amongst fine wine collectors for wine storage and maturation.
Now with five years full warranty on their premium and kitchen edition range, the Swisscave range boast high build quality, good energy efficiency and quiet running.
The easy sliding, durable shelving is a key feature at Swisscave with their premium edition fridges boasting MIX shelving allowing a good range of bottle varieties to nestle on the shelves. All the Swisscave wine fridges come with carbon filters as these are not only wine fridges but also operate as maturing fridges and most come with winter systems, even the undercounter models.
As a direct UK partner of Swisscave, purchasing your wine fridge with CoolerSomm ensures the latest models, boxed, directly from the manufacturer. The Swisscave brand is on display at our Wandsworth wine fridge store.
PROS AND CONS - COOLERSOMM'S OPINION
With a flexible temperature range of 5-20°C (split into 9-20°C in the upper zone and 5-16°C in the lower zone), the SWISSCAVE WL455DF is versatile enough to serve as both a service cooler and a long-term storage solution, aided by its charcoal filter. The dual temperature zones offer flexibility, allowing you to use the warmer upper zone for storage and the cooler lower zone for serving, or configure both zones to suit different serving temperatures.
The Classic edition design is clean and minimalist, with the option to add a handle or display shelves, which can accommodate bottle types beyond Bordeaux. This thoughtful design allows your collection to be stored properly while ensuring a visually appealing display.
FIVE REASONS TO BUY WITH COOLERSOMM
- London Showroom with Swisscave Range on view
- Fast Two Man, Unpack/Position Delivery - 24-72 hours
- Five Star Trustpilot Customer Reviews
- Official UK Partner - Latest Swisscave Models
- Premier Care Package - Extend Warranty to 5 Years
How many bottles will the SWISSCAVE WL455DF hold?
Like most wine cooler producers, capacity sizes are referenced using Bordeaux style bottles. This wine cooler holds 154 wine bottles on it's beech wood shelves.
The design of the Classic Edition range suits those wishing to house a larger capacity of bottles at a lower price as the internal volume contains less shelving. There are two layers of bottles that can fit between each shelf. With all shelves installed you can fit 166 bottles into the wine cooler.
The best way to optimise space in your wine fridge is to stack the same bottle type (Bordeaux or Burgundy or Alsace for example) on the same shelves.
Can I pay for this wine fridge in instalments?
You can pay by instalments via PayPal who allow you to pay over 6, 12, 24 or up to 36 months and have a 4 month, 0% interest instalment plan for US and UK customers. If you wish to pay by instalments choose PayPal at check out. You can also pay in full with a debit card, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Google Pay or PayPal.
Does the SWISSCAVE WL455DF come with a manufacturer warranty?
Yes, there is a two year call out, service, repair, replacement, parts and labour warranty on this wine cooler as standard. You can upgrade to the Premier Service or Premier Full Warranty Package for five years of cover at check out.
What are the Premier Care Packages?
Extend the cover on your Swisscave from 2 years (free; as standard) to 5 years with either a full warranty extension, the Premier Full Warranty Package, that covers call out, service, repair, replacement, parts and labour for £249 or the Premier Service Package which includes call out, service, repair and labour for just £79. Speak to us on chat if you have any specific questions about our warranty extension options.
Can I customise this wine fridge to suit my needs?
Use the chat function to speak to us about changes you may want to the wine fridge, for example, changing the side the door opens, fitting shelves better suited to Burgundy style bottles or extending the warranty.
What is the energy rating of this wine cooler?
Pre March 2021 this wine fridge had an energy efficiency rating of "A+" but with the changes to the efficiency scale this wine fridge now ranks "G". For more information on these latest energy rating changes to all electrical appliances please see our blog post on energy rating changes for wine coolers .
How do I install this wine cooler?
The SWISSCAVE WL455DF is a front venting wine fridge which means it can be used as either a freestanding wine cooler or have shelving around its sides and fit neatly into your kitchen design.
If you wish to build shelving or cabinets around your wine cooler it is always best to leave a small gap of at least 1cm to the rear of the unit. You will also need to consider that all SWISSCAVE units have a top panel that protrudes around 1.5cms.
Looking for another wine cooler from Swisscave?
CoolerSomm carries all the Swisscave wine coolers and wine fridges click the link to view the full range.
DELIVERY INFORMATION
Once an order is placed we will contact you immediately to confirm the order and then within a few working hours you'll receive the delivery survey from our logistics partner allowing you to pick an expedited (1-3 working days) delivery date. If you need delivery later than 1-3 days we can hold the unit until a suitable date for up to three months.
On the date of delivery we will give you a time slot when you can expect delivery and the driver will call one hour before arrival.
UK mainland delivery is free. Delivery costs to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland depend on the size of the unit. See the delivery costs table below.
| Two Man Carry-In Delivery Service | Delivery Cost |
| UK Mainland | Free |
| Northern Ireland Under Counter | £54 |
| Northern Ireland Full Size | £90 |
| Republic of Ireland Under Counter | £55 |
| Republic of Ireland Full Size | £95 |
We provide a professional two-man delivery team who will deliver the wine cooler to the ground floor room of your choice, unpack, place your wine cooler in your desired spot and take the excess wrapping away.
If you need your wine cooler placing in a room either up or down flights of stairs or you can envisage any access issues during delivery please contact us in advance to outline the specifics of your delivery.
Lastly, when signing for delivery, please ensure you are happy with the condition of your purchase before signing for the goods. Click for a full run-down of what to expect on delivery day.
SWISSCAVE WL455DF Product Features
| Key Features | |
| Standard Warranty | 2 Years - 5 Years available |
| Efficiency Rating | Pre 03/21 - A | Post 03/21 - G |
| Temperature Zones (2) | (W) 5 - 16°C (R) 9 - 20°C |
| Dimensions | H: 172cm, W: 60cm, D: 72.5cm |
| Bottle Capacity - Shelves removed (Bordeaux) | |
| Bottle Capacity - Shelves mounted (Bordeaux) | 154 |
| Space for large bottles | Top and Bottom Shelves |
| Humidity Range (%) | 50-70 |
| Climate Classification | SN |
| Volume in litres | 379 |
| Maximum temperature difference | 1-2°C |
| Noise Level (dB) | 39 |
| Exterior | |
| Casing | Black Coated Steel |
| Glass | Triple Glazed - UV Treated |
| Door Frame | Black Stainless Steel |
| Door Handle | Black Anodized Steel |
| Lock | Yes |
| Hinge Side | Right |
| Reversible Door | Yes |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1720 x 595 x 725 mm |
| Packaged Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1870 x 645 x 777 mm |
| Interior | |
| Temperature zones | 2 |
| Lighting | Blue Interior |
| Lighting on/off switch | Yes |
| Total Shelves | 6 |
| Display Shelves | 0 |
| Number of bottles per shelf | 16 |
| Shelf Material | Beech |
| Telescopic Shelves | Yes (80% extension) |
| Inside Casing | Black Aluminium |
| Key Functions | |
| Optimal Use | Long Term Storage |
| User Interface | 2 digital displays |
| Active Carbon Filters | Yes |
| Compressor | JP-STD |
| Coolant | R600A |
| Vibration Free | Yes |
| Cooling System | Fan & Convection Cooling |
| Defrost Function | Automatic |
| Temperature Memory Function | Yes |
| Heating | Yes - Winter Function |
| Condensation Water Container | Yes |
| Acoustic Temperature Alarm | Yes |
| Acoustic Door Alarm | Yes |
| Adjustable Feet | Yes |
| General Information | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding or Built In |
| Warranty Extension Available | Yes - Up to 4 Years |
| Transport Weight | 99kg |
| Net Weight | 94kg |
| Power Consumption (kWh/annum) | 172 |
| Voltage | 220V / 50Hz |
| Power Cable Length | 1.5m |
| Delivery, Unwrap, Install | 2 Man Team - FREE |
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